I'm Heather Rasch. My father is Thomas Mehrens.
Grandfather: Jackie Lee Mehrens (b. 1927)
Great-Grandfather: Elmer Mehrens (b. 1897)
Great-Great-Grandfather: Claus Mehrens (b. 1847)

I have nearly all the info I can get for them here in the US, but I am stuck on what town Claus was born in Holstein, Germany. I also need the maiden name of his first wife Catherine. If anyone has any info, I would appreciate it. I would enjoy any stories anyone has as well.